Clyde R. Ammond, Jr.
Dec 17, 2014
Clyde R. Ammond Jr., age 82 of Massillon, passed away at his residence Wednesday, December 17, 2014 surrounded by his family. Clyde was born on March 13, 1932 in Massillon, the son of Clyde and Goldie (Fetters) Ammond, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1950 graduate of Washington High School. Clyde was the fleet manager...
Melissa Garcia Gutierrez
Dec 16, 2014
Melissa Garcia Gutierrez, passed away shortly after birth on December 16, 2014. The infant daughter of Oscar Garcia Barrera & Juana Gutierrez Ramos of Massillon is also survived by two siblings. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:00AM at Oakwood Cemetery.
Harold Lee Baysinger
Dec 15, 2014
Harold Baysinger passed away on December 15, 2014 . He was born on November 3, 1930 to the late Roy and Lorena Baysinger. He married Phyllis Morrison on June 06, 1952 and they shared 62 years together until his passing. Harold worked in a variety of jobs until his retirement. He was a hardworking, generous person, who enjoyed spending...
Imogene M. "Jean" Shaffer
Dec 14, 2014
Imogene Margaret "Jean" Shaffer, R.N., 89, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, two days before her 90th birthday. She was born in North Canton on December 16, 1924, to the late Matilda(Lauffer) and Dale Allen. Jean graduated from McKinley High School in 1942 and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She...
Emma J. Scharver
Dec 12, 2014
Emma J. Scharver, 83 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. She was born on December 22, 1930 in Massillon and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Stella Pearl (Weisgarber) Reynolds. Emma was a graduate of Washington High School and had worked as a deli clerk at the former A & D Food-A-Rama. Along with...
Norma Jean Kreemer
Dec 12, 2014
Norma Jean Kreemer, 85, of Canal Fulton, formerly of Grove City, passed away suddenly Friday, December 12, 2014. Norma was born on January 7, 1929 in Columbus the daughter of the late Henry and Julia (Armstrong) Myers. Norma lived most of her life in the Columbus area. She worked for the Tallmadge Co. as a bookkeeper and retired from...
Richard "Rick" F. Ferguson
Dec 8, 2014
Richard 'Rick' F. Ferguson, Jr., 62, of Massillon, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born on July 9, 1952 in Massillon, the son of Richard F. and Eleanor K. (Glasgow) Ferguson. Rick was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. He owned Kraus's Pizza on 30th Street in Canton. Richard enjoyed...
Thomas "Tom" Monroe Nelson
Dec 8, 2014
Thomas "Tom" Nelson, age 64 passed away on December 8, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Canton on August 17, 1950 to the late Everette and Marguerite (Flaherty) Nelson. He was a 1968 graduate of Perry High School as well as a graduate of Miami University. He married Susan Brown on July 12, 1975...
Richard C. Ginther
Dec 6, 2014
Richard C. Ginther, age 88, passed away on December 06, 2014. He was born in Massillon on September 07, 1926 to Kathryn (Wehrle) and Charles H. Ginther. He married Dorothy M. Woods, and they shared 64 years until his passing. Dick was a graduate of Washington High School, a World War II veteran and a long-time employee of MCA...
David J. Aventino
Dec 4, 2014
David J. Aventino, age 52 passed away on December 04, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on May 08, 1962 in Canton, OH to Larry and Gerri Aventino of Massillon. David graduated from Perry High School in 1980, attended Kent State University. He married Laura on September 05, 1997. David was employed Oster Enterprises as a Plant...
Audrey M. "Lola" Turner
Dec 3, 2014
Audrey M. "Lola" Turner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Massillon. She was born on October 10, 1948 in Fredericksburg, VA to the late George & Juanita Armstead. Lola was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1966. She worked at Massillon Republic Steel for nearly 30 years until plant shutdown in December 2002, then...
Patrick "Pete" J. Erfurth
Dec 3, 2014
Patrick Jay "Pete" Erfurth, 57 of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born in Canton, Ohio on December 17, 1956 to the late Betty and Robert Erfurth. He recently retired from Chapel Hill Community. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother Doris Erfurth. Pete is survived by his wife,...
Lena Virginia Okey
Dec 2, 2014
Lena Virginia Okey, age 100, passed away at Mercy Medical Center on December 2, 2014. She was born on January 26, 1914 in Clarington, Ohio to Charles and Victoria Boetticher. She graduated from Salem High School in Clarington, Ohio and Raedel Secretarial College. The majority of her career was spent as secretary of Canton Lincoln High School. In addition...
William H. Brechtel
Dec 1, 2014
William H. Brechtel age 87, of Canton died Monday morning, surrounded by his loving children. Born September 24, 1927, in Olean, NY to the late George H. and Edna (Williamson) Brechtel. He had been a member of St. Mary's choir for 35 yrs, Knights of Columbus, Amvets, Massillon Lions Club, and Akron Silver League. He was honorably discharged from...
Mark C. Edie
Nov 30, 2014
Mark C. "Butchie" Edie, 60 of Massillon, passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2014, following a courageous three year battle with cancer. He was born in Massillon on March 7, 1954 to the late Virgil H. Edie and Bernice (Ickes) Edie of Massillon. Mark was a graduate of Washington High School, Class of 1972 and Miami University in Oxford. Besides...
Bernice E. Baker
Nov 30, 2014
Bernice E. Baker, 91, of Navarre, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. Bernice was born on November 5, 1923 in New Philadelphia, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Allenbaugh) McMerrell. She worked for Massillon Container Corp. for 29 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Traian Benchea
Nov 30, 2014
Traian Benchea passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at his home in Thibodaux, LA surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a proud grandfather. He is survived by his beloved children, Thomas (Carrie) Benchea, Dr. Elizabeth (Matthew) Block, and Marissa Benchea; his five cherished grandchildren, Sarah Lauren Benchea, Nathan Thomas Benchea, Thomas...
Dale E. Wilson
Nov 28, 2014
Dale E. Wilson, age 86 of Massillon, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at The Pines in Canton. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 2, 1928 and was the son of the late Willard and Helen (Yerian) Wilson. He retired from Republic Steel where he was a supervisor. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church....
Rachel A. Egnor
Nov 27, 2014
Rachel A. Egnor, 72, of Massillon, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. Rachel was born on March 6, 1942 in Massillon, the daughter of Ross and Ann (Ferrell) Flickinger. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1960 graduate of Washington High School. Rachel was employed at Smith Nursing Home retiring after 15 years. She was a member...
D. Jean Flores
Nov 27, 2014
D. Jean Flores age 78 of Massillon passed away November 27, 2014 after a long illness. Jean was born September 16, 1936 in Fly to the late John & Daisy (Collins) Winter. She was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and had been employed at Hammersmith Insurance. Jean and her husband followed the Tigers, Buckeyes, all Cleveland sports...
